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// Sunset (Epilogue) 
// Story: Suntaker 
// by Climaclysm 
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"What a disappointment you are."

Lucent's head hung low as she stared holes into the concrete. Celestia regarded her icily. 

"My powers served to you on a plate and you still fail."

"Your student tricked—"

Celestia stomped her hoof and Lucent fell quiet. "I had hoped that weeks to think on your shortcomings would lead to you admitting your wrongs, but..."

Lucent's shoulders began to shake. "Mistress, Mother Sun— I could try again! If you gave me another opportunity...!"

Celestia shook her head. "A vessel that couldn't even subjugate one little town? Only a fool would use your body as a replacement." She sighed. "Now I must find another foal with acceptable strength."

Lucent bit back a wail as Celestia turned away.

"Goodbye, Lucent Streak. The gallows are a more than suitable reward."